Carl Hurdlik

Carl has spent his entire career working in or with Chicago Public Schools; teaching health education and implementing violence prevention curricula.

Britton Lombardi

Board MemberDirector of Strategy and Finance at OptionsHouse

Britton is responsible for growth-stage technology companies’ financial planning and analysis. As a lifelong participant in team sports and adventure activities, she strongly believes in their positive impact.

Randy Pfeifer

Board MemberVice President, Development, Cleversafe, Inc

Randy is a senior engineering executive leading the development of complete real-time communication systems. He has a long relationship with the Boy Scouts of America where he has served as Scout Master and High Adventure Coordinator.

Jorge De Leon

Board MemberSocial Worker, Addison Trail High School

As a Chicago native and social worker, Jorge is a Chicago Voyagers founder and strongly believes in reaching out to youth who have not experienced the outdoors.

Ernie Sadera

Board MemberOutdoor Enthusiast

Ernie is retired and enjoys spending his free time backpacking, paddling, fly fishing, and skiing. He came to Chicago Voyagers to share his passion of the outdoors and to mentor youth.

Dan Coyne

Board MemberSCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Dan is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of private/public school experiences. He and his family live in Evanston where they have learned to access local/national outdoor resources in every stateand province.Dan voluntarily serves several organizations that introduce outdoor fun to children and families- serving Chicago Voyagers is a natural fit.

John Huston

AmbassadorPolar Explorer

John is a professional polar explorer and veteran of the first American North Pole unsupported expedition. He wholeheartedly believes in supporting at-risk youth and the power of outdoor education.